Activities Director

Francis Howell High School

20112014

Activities Director/Assistant Principal

Sullivan High School

Aug 2010Present

Administrative Liaison

Provide administrative coverage by assisting the administrative team in managerial and disciplinary operations.

Develop learning lab schedule and instructor coverage.

Developed a wiki for leadership team and teacher academic monitors to communicate and track student progress.

Mentored and coached staff members and academic departments within the high school to facilitate the use 21st Century tools, skills, and training into the classroom as a means to improve instruction, increase academic achievement, and to engage students in meaningful personal lessons.

Initiate the implementation of online common final exams through Moodle for the P.E. Department

Assisted in planning and organizing schedule of courses within schools alternative high school.

Construct several mediums of communication for teacher conferences which aimed to inform and familiarize parents with procedures and to answer frequently asked questions about conferences.

Highlighted Achievements

Member of the 2010-2011 CSD Technology Leadership Academy

Attendee of MASSP’s Aspiring Principals Conference

Member of panel discussion at CSD’s METC Conference which discussed 1 to 1 laptop initiatives and the benefits of technology integration to increase academic achievement.

Presented to Lindbergh Board of Education how the implementation of technology in my classroom has transformed student engagement, collaboration, and overall enthusiasm for content and district curriculum with students.

Aug 2003Present

Social Studies/Physical Education Instructor

Facilitate social studies and physical education courses for student’s grade 9-12 at Lindbergh High School as well as within the alternative high school – “The Academy.”

Implement 21st Century tools and skills to meet individual student needs, district curriculum, GLE’s, and state standards in a 1 to 1 laptop environment.

Use innovative teaching strategies backed by research and data collection to produce highly effective learning experiences for students. Strategies include interactive instructional strategies, both global and classroom collaborative learning, use of Moodle course management system, and online learning experiences.

Integrate and develop service learning projects and integrate character education into curriculum.

Highlighted Achievements

Contributed to a significant increase in attendance rate, academic achievement, and parental involvement as well as a decrease in behavioral issues in eight years at Lindbergh.

Member of the Lindbergh’s 1 to 1 laptop initiative which has transformed student learning.

Member of ELITE IV which aims to enhance the implementation of instructional technology.

Member of Professional Development Committee which implemented a PLC model.

Education

Jan 2015May 2017

Ed.S. Superintendency

Southwest Baptist University

Aug 2009May 2011

M.S. Educational Administration

Southwest Baptist University

Oct 2004May 2006

M.Ed. Athletics/Activities Administration

William Woods University

May 2001May 2003

M.S.E. Classroom Instruction

Missouri Baptist University

Aug 1998May 2001

B.A. History

Maryville University

Sep 1996May 1998

General Transfer

East Central College

Associations

Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals

St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals

Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Extra-Curricular Activities

Lindbergh High School Varsity Football Asst. Aug 2003-May 2011

Lindbergh High School Varsity Baseball Asst. Aug 2003-May 2011

Lutheran South High School Freshman Football Aug 2000-Nov 2002

Summary

Sean is a visionary and collaborative leader that evaluates research, best practices, and data to help promote and increase academic achievement through innovative instructional strategies, strengthening of character traits, differentiated learning experiences, and high expectations for all students. He strongly believes that all students should be given the opportunity to: develop a passion for learning, become actively engaged, expand knowledge, cultivate positive relationships, and strengthen character through a safe learning environment that prepares them for future endeavors.

References

Nancy Rathjen

Cathy Lorenz

Ryan Sherp

Kathy Bade

Ron Helms

Scott Goodrich

Pam Mason

Todd Roberts

Portfolio Items

Resume

Personal Mission Statement

Service Learning

Philosophy of Education

Skills

Summary of Qualifications

· 21st Century Instructional Leader – Actively engaged in promoting and integrating 21st Century learning tools and skills into the classroom through modeling, mentoring staff, and METC. Member of Lindbergh’s Professional Development Committee. Experience developing PLC’s and guiding practice. In fourth year working in a 1 to 1 laptop environment.
· Collaboration – Member of an “At-Risk” Team that evaluates student data and develops plans to help students achieve academic, social, and emotional success. Works globally and locally with educators to develop PLN’s as well as district leaders and community to encourage and engage teachers, students, and parents in the learning process. Collaborated to develop student course schedules.
· Sincere, Calm, Open Minded Supervisor- Experience evaluating technology use in the classroom and mentoring and motivating instructors to implement technology using Marzano’s framework “Classroom Instruction That Works.” Experience in “walkthrough” observations. Member of numerous teacher selection committees.
· Engaging Parents – Facilitate and work closely with parents and community throughout career to involve all stakeholders in the educational process through various mediums including technology. Contributing member of team that transformed parent teacher conferences to increase parent involvement.
· Specializations include: Social Studies and Physical Education, At-Risk Students, Professional Learning Communities, Professional Development, Diverse Student Populations, Global Achievement Gap, Special Education Services 21st Century Skills, Moodle, 1 to 1 Laptop Initiative, and Social Networking